MotoGP Raul Fernandez, who finished second in the Indonesian Grand Prix, revealed his injury, which he had hidden after the race. The Trackhouse Aprilia rider stated that he competed for the lead for 18 laps with two broken fingers.
This came to light after Fernandez injured himself following an incident with Marco Bezzecchi. The information that one finger was broken in the initial checks raised concerns about whether the Spanish rider could participate in Sunday's main race. However, Fernandez raced, taking the lead for 18 laps out of 27, finishing second behind Marco Bezzecchi.
Injury Details
After the race, Raul Fernandez admitted that his injury was more serious than he had stated while speaking in the paddock.
Actually, both fingers were broken and no one knew.
Fernandez said he realized the severity of the situation when he saw his hand during the crash. He knew that the finger he normally used to brake was broken before going to the medical center.
Braking Difficulty
Due to the injury, the Trackhouse team made changes to the handlebar and brake lever settings of Fernandez's motorcycle. The Spanish rider, who normally used his index finger to brake, could not use this finger due to the fracture.
I normally brake with that finger, but I couldn't do it this morning. Once I sat on the bike, I realized the problem wasn't the handlebars, but how to brake.
After the team's minor adjustments, Fernandez tried to get onto the track and explained that he had to completely change his riding habits.
All the reference points I used throughout the week were reset. My way of braking and entering corners was completely different. I was starting from scratch every time.
Physical Demands of the Race
Fernandez revealed that he experienced severe pain, especially during the second half of the race.
After lap 13 or 14, I was almost exhausted. Focusing on the handlebars, not making mistakes, and enduring the pain was incredibly difficult.
Despite all these difficulties, Fernandez, who took the lead for most of the race, managed to maintain his second-place position after Bezzecchi passed him on lap 19. The Spanish rider stated that the podium he achieved held a special meaning for him despite his injury.
It was really difficult to manage, but in the end, we managed to participate in the race and achieved an incredible podium.
Raul Fernandez, who raced with two broken fingers in Mandalika, became one of the most captivating figures of the Indonesian Grand Prix due to both his physical endurance and his performance.
Statements
Raul Fernandez:
When I crashed, I realized it was serious without seeing my hand. I knew that the finger I normally used to brake was broken before going to the medical center.
Raul Fernandez:
When I woke up this morning, I saw that both of my fingers were broken!
Raul Fernandez:
No one knew. I tried not to say anything. I just wanted to focus on the race and hold back the pain inside me.
Raul Fernandez:
I didn't want to make many mistakes when going in front, but I made too many, I went through too many corners, and I ruined my rear tire immediately.
Raul Fernandez:
I just tried to survive, but I was finished in the last five laps.
Raul Fernandez:
When I woke up this morning, I saw that both of my fingers were broken. No one knew. I didn't say anything to focus on the race.
Figures
- Raul Fernandez finished in 7th place in the 2026 MotoGP season with 236 points (Trackhouse Racing Team).
- Archive: MotoGP Indonesia GP Standings: Raul Fernandez pole position, starting from 19th place (October 10, 2026)
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Compiled by Şükrü Utku Poyraz
